VOLUME FIFTY ONE _FOUR INCLUDING THE YEAR IN REVIEW FROM THE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY VELOCITY — CONTENTS T0 HOST PORSCHE RENNSPORT EDITOR NANCY JAMAR REAR VIEW MIRROR World’s Largest Gathering of “Given the tremendous response to our last event Velocity acts as the face of the POC, and reflects the efforts and excel- Porsche Porsche Race Cars and Drivers there,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and lence of its members and the drivers who compete throughout the year. Rennsport to Highlight Porsche 917 and chief executive officer of Porsche Cars North Celebrate 25th Anniversary America, “Daytona International Speedway is the We have been fortunate to have grace our pages this last year many excel- Reunion III of Porsche 956/962 logical choice as the site for Porsche Rennsport lent competitors who epitomize the spirit of this club. In the following set for Reunion III. It is filled with Porsche racing history Porsche Cars North America and Daytona and is one of the few tracks in America capable pages, you’ll see coverage of the last events of the season, and also see of conducting an event of this magnitude.” November International Speedway announced Porsche honored the award winning efforts of many drivers. Rennsport Reunion III will take place at the famed 2007 Florida racetrack the weekend of November 2-4, Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will honor two of 2007. Sponsored by PCNA and organized by Brian Porsche’s most historic racing models—the Porsche Looking back on 2006, we saw the inspiration of members and board Redman’s Intercontinental Events, Inc., Porsche 917 and Porsche 956/962. In coupe form, the 12- members translated into creative new series and outlets for the club; 2007 Rennsport Reunion III is open to the public and cylinder 917/K was the first Porsche to score an brings together an unprecedented gathering of overall win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, scoring back-to- will bring even more opportunities, as we explore new ways to express Porsche 917s from significant Porsche vintage and current racecars back victories in the 1970 and 1971 editions of the the Monterey the competitive spirit of the club. ON THE COVER: DRIVER OF THE YEAR ERIC OLBERZ and those who have driven them to victory in the French racing classic. Fitted with twin-turbochargers Historic Races Photography by Kelly Konzelman producing more than 1000 horsepower, the mighty world’s most famous sports car races. It features As Velocity closes another publishing year, we welcome some new adver- a three-day program of on-track competition plus open-cockpit 917/10 and 917/30 rocketed to Sports Porsche 956/962 a concours d’elegance, which is open to the event’s Car Club of America Can-Am championships in 1972 Porsche Rennsport Reunion III racers from Rennsport I tisers to our ranks, and thank our existing advertisers for their continued participants by invitation. In addition, special and 1973. These achievements by the 917 moved Porsche News 2 at Lime Rock support of the publication. activities are planned honoring the series of Porsche to the forefront of the sports car racing world. From the Editor Photos Courtesy of awesome Porsche 917 racecars and commemorating By Nancy Jamar 3 Porsche Cars North America the 25th Anniversary of the racing debut of the all- Since making its Le Mans debut in 1982 with a From the President conquering Porsche 956/962 prototype racers. stunning one-two-three overall finish, the Porsche By Gregory Franz 5 956 and its 962 stable mate have established them- Held at three-year intervals, the third edition of selves as the most successful models in the history STS 7&8 By Ted Barrett 6 Porsche Rennsport Reunion returns to Daytona of international sports car racing. Among their International Speedway following that track’s record number of overall victories spanning 14 WSIR Cup Races/Solo Sprint 16&17 highly successful staging of Porsche Rennsport seasons are seven in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, By Jim Marks 10 Reunion II in 2004. On that occasion, more than six in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and four in the Epic-Surf is Up 600 Porsche racecars and dozens of legendary 12 Hours of Sebring. By Al Preble 16 Porsche race drivers participated in a truly memorable 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera weekend dedicated to Porsche’s motorsport heritage. By Mark Palmer 21 THE YEAR IN REVIEW Additional details of the Porsche Rennsport STS Championship Reunion will be published on Porsche’s By Bill Bodine 30 press web site www.press.porsche.com, Solo Sprint Championship By Martin Schacht 34 Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events web site www.rennsport2007.com, and Daytona Cup Race Championship Porsche Sport 2006 By Jeff Melnik 38 International Speedway’s web site By U. Upietz The Racer’s Clinic www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, By Kary Clements 42 A must for all Porsche racing enthusiasts! as they become available. The 2006 edition of the Porsche GT3 race cars worldwide during the year, by Membership Application Porsche Owners Club 50 Ticket information is available by contacting ace Porsche photographer Ulrich Upietz. Daytona International Speedway at 550 color photos record the action on and IMSA Porsche Cup Challenge Porsche News 50 1-800-PITSHOP. off the track. Text in both English and German. Over 600 color photos. 208 pages, LMP2 RS Spyder hardback, 9 x12”. Due December 2006. Porsche News 51 I 2 I VELOCITY — POC MAGAZINE I 3 I VELOCITY — 2005 INDEX FROM THE KNOW Editor PRESIDENT GREGORY FRANZ Nancy Jamar THE Office: 714/680-8805 REAL DYNAMICS [email protected] OF DRIVING... HERE WE ARE! Art Director/Designer Alain Jamar ...with Driving Dynamics. Proven analysis and coaching from skilled driving I honestly don’t know here the time goes. As each year draws to a close and Office: 714/680-8805 instructor and 4 time overall Tribute winner Doug Baron provide you with real-time, [email protected] hands on knowledge you apply lap to lap, on the track. I reflect upon the events that have filled it, I continue to be amazed at what Editorial Contributors Now, make substantial gains on lap times and techniques with in-car coaching we have accomplished both on and off track, as well as within the club and Greg franz available in passing sessions for both Orange and Red Groups. Apply Doug’s outside it. Dan Davis reviews and see results—real time, lap to lap. Martin Schacht Kelly Konzelman Call today to You’ll get real information you can use to improve your skills and your times, plus It is definitely a time of celebration for your efforts and the results you have reserve your time! inside information on setting up your car. Doug is familiar with the latest driving produced over the past year. The accomplishments we most want to Printing 213-709-8957 technologies, including Motec and Aim data acquisition. No secrets, just skills, and celebrate are those of our 2006 champions! Lithocraft real value. Your lap times won’t lie. 1201 North Miller Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 Fax: 310-454-3590 We also would like to acknowledge the individuals who extend their 714/630-3020 [email protected] www.dougbaronracing.com reach byond mere membership in this club; those who give through their Advertising Manager participation at the track and behind the scenes to make each of our driving Nancy Jamar Office: 714/680-8805 events the most professional and well run events that can be produced. [email protected] Contributing Photographers First and foremost, we are a driving club! We have chosen the Porsche David R. Johnson @ DRJMotorsportsPhoto marque as the vehicle that best fulfills our driving ambitions. Their Richard Hurtado @ Backdraft Photography motorsport heritage coupled with the ever increasing technology that has Dito Milian @ Gotbluemilk.com Head-on Photos been produced by Porsche on track, has consistently delivered over half Kelly Konzelman a century of driving thrills for our membership. Alain Jamar Velocity magazine is the official publication of the Porsche In 2006 the Short Track Series provided both novice and experienced Owners Club, Inc. and postage is paid at Anaheim, CA. Subscrip- drivers the opportunity to become better drivers, receiving quality instruc- tion rate is $20.00 in the United States and is included in the No Secrets, Just Skills. tion from our cadre of driving instructors who are always willing to share membership dues of the Club. the knowledge they take away from the tutoring process. Articles and/or photos should be mailed to Velocity, c/o Alain Our Instructor’s Clinic in July again reinforced the foundation of our Jamar Design, at 305 N. 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